CATLIN MAGNET CENTER

130 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Catlin Magnet Center, located in the Millard Public Schools district in Omaha, Nebraska, is a specialized elementary school that emphasizes a robust curriculum focused on communication and creative expression. As a magnet school, it attracts a diverse student body from across the district, offering unique learning opportunities that go beyond a traditional classroom setting. The school is known for fostering an environment where students are encouraged to develop strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and confidence through integrated arts and project-based learning.

The center is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its supportive, inclusive community culture. By utilizing innovative instructional strategies, Catlin Magnet Center aims to nurture both the intellectual and personal growth of its students, preparing them for future success in a global society. Its dedication to providing a high-quality educational experience, combined with its specialized focus, makes it a distinct and sought-after institution within the Omaha educational landscape.

130

Total Students

10.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CATLIN MAGNET CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	27
Black	21
Asian	2
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

White
62 (47.7 %)
Hispanic
27 (20.8 %)
Black
21 (16.2 %)
Two or More
17 (13.1 %)
Asian
2 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(531)299-1180
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	130
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 6

Kindergarten 17

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 19

Grade 3 15

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 23